multicorneal
ni noun Anatomy.
the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin cornea (tēla, later tunica) horny (web or tunic), feminine of corneus corneous
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin cornea (tēla, later tunica) horny (web or tunic), feminine of corneus corneous
Related forms
cor·ne·al, adjective
mul·ti·cor·ne·al, adjective
pre·cor·ne·al, adjective
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cornea (ˈkɔːnɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -neas, -neae | |
| the convex transparent membrane that forms the anterior covering of the eyeball and is continuous with the sclera | |
| [C14: from Medieval Latin cornea tēla horny web, from Latin cornū | |
| 'corneal | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
cornea
late 14c., from M.L. cornea tela "horny web or sheath," from L. cornu (gen. cornus) "horn" (see horn). So called for its consistency.
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Medical Dictionary
cornea cor·ne·a (kôr'nē-ə)
n.
The transparent, convex, anterior portion of the outer fibrous coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and the pupil and is continuous with the sclera.
cor'ne·al adj.
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Science Dictionary
cornea  (kôr'nē-ə) Pronunciation Key
The tough transparent membrane of the outer layer of the eyeball that covers the iris and the pupil. |
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